One death confirmed in Aurora, MO from tornado
Published: Dec. 1, 2018 at 9:12 PM CST
Although the wind is still whistling tonight, there is calmness at the motel. Fire Chief, Robert Ward says more than 10 people were staying at the Aurora Inn during the storm. Since the storm, Aurora Fire Chief, says they have gotten everyone safely out of the building with their belongings.
But, Chief Ward confirmed one person was killed during the storm.
A man was found dead outside the motel when crews got there last night. He was staying on the second floor of the building.
The chief says other businesses like Sutherland's Lumber Company faced severe damage too.
Ward also says there was a little bit of damage to homes nearby but not enough to have any massive response from emergency crews.
